Preparing to Meet with an Attorney: Basic Estate Planning Concepts for Farm Families
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1 Preparing to Meet with an Attorney: Basic Estate Planning Concepts for Farm Families Presentation for: Coffey County Extension Transitioning the Family Farm Initial Considerations December 12, 2013 By Forrest Buhler, KAMS Staff Attorney
2 12 Step Transition Planning K-State Research and Extension and KSU Department of Agricultural Economics Transition Planning: 12 Steps to Keep the Family Farming MF-3074 Dr. Bryan Schurle, Agricultural Economist KSU Dr. Rodney Jones, Agricultural Economist OSU Duane Hund, KSRE Farm Analyst Program
3 Federal Estate and Gift Tax Exemption Amounts (American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012) Estate Tax Exemption Gift Tax Exemption Top Rate 2013 $5,250,000 $5,250,000 40% 2014 $5,340,000 $5,340,000 40%
4 Gift Tax Exclusion Annual gift tax exclusion $14,000 per donee per year indexed for inflation. Gifts above the exclusion amount can be deducted from the Unified Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions to avoid paying a gift tax; however, that reduces the overall amount of the exemption available for federal estate tax exemptions.
5 Getting Started Basic Steps Initiate the discussion Take stock of the present Develop objectives Choose professional advisers Consider alternatives and implement plan Review and modify Educate yourself on basic concepts and terminology
6 Develop Estate Planning Objectives Pass property to desired parties Minimize estate and inheritance taxes Avoid probate and settlement costs/delays Care for minors/ management of assets Assure continuity of farm or ranch Asset protection
7 Selecting an Estate Planning Team Inquire with your CPA, bank, trust officer Ask attorney what part of their practice is devoted to estate planning, years of experience, professional organizations, articles published, special recognition. Attorney is advisor client has final say Interview more than one attorney Team approach attorney coordinates
8 Consider Alternatives and Implement Plan Ask your professional advisers to explain alternatives. Understand advantages / disadvantages of each option Educate yourself. Talk about them with trusted family and friends. Implement the plan timely.
9 Review and Modify Plan Circumstances, objectives, tax laws, extent and nature of your property, family dynamics and needs, may all change over time. General rule of thumb is to review your estate plan every three to five years.
10 What your attorney should know: Personal information Real estate- title, year acquired, basis, value Personal property- cost, title, value Bank and Savings accounts- title, value Life insurance Trusts, wills and other documents Liens, mortgages, other debts Retirement benefits Where important papers are kept
11 Property Ownership Concepts Sole Ownership Fee Simple Absolute Life Estate Tenancy in Common Joint Tenancy w/ Rights of Survivorship Ownership in Trust Transfer on Death Deed Contractual Types of Ownership
12 Sole Ownership Fee simple absolute means full power to sell, borrow against, lease, receive income from or transfer to others during life or at death. One person on the deed or title. Property passes on death under the terms of a will, trust or intestate laws.
13 Life Estate The life tenant shares property interests with remaindermen, those designated to receive the property after death of the life tenant. Life tenant manages and receives income during lifetime but generally may not sell or mortgage the property without permission of the remaindermen.
14 Co-ownership Tenancy in Common Multiple owners. Partial undivided interest. On death of co-owner undivided share passes to beneficiaries in will or by intestate succession. Probate needed. Joint Tenancy WROS Multiple owners. Partial undivided interest. On death of a co-owner the undivided share passes immediately to surviving tenant. Probate not needed. Will or intestate laws do not apply.
15 Joint Tenancy-- Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages Property passes without need for probate. Minimal cost/paperwork needed to complete transfer. Disadvantages Tenants full co-owners. May result in unintended consequences. Sale of property may require all tenants consent. Property subject to the claims of all tenants creditors.
16 Ownership in Trust Trust owns property which is managed by a trustee for the benefit of another. Trustee has no personal ownership rights in the property. Grantor is the person who creates the trust and transfers property to the trust Beneficiaries are recipients of income and property from the trust.
17 Types of Trusts Living trust (inter vivos) is established by the grantor during his or her life. Testamentary trust is established by a will and becomes effective on the death of the grantor. A living trust may be either revocable (can be changed or terminated by the grantor) or irrevocable (cannot be revoked or altered by the grantor).
18 Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) Transfer of property listed in the deed only upon death of the owner. TOD may be revoked or beneficiary changed at any time during the owners lifetime. Title automatically vests in beneficiary on death of the owner. If beneficiary predeceases owner then TOD lapses.
19 Contractual Types of Ownership Annuity. Payments to an individual for life under a contract. May or may not include provision for continuing payments to heirs. Pensions, IRAs, Payable on Death (POD) Accounts. Ability to designate beneficiaries by contract with the company. Usually done outside of will, trust or probate. Life insurance. Proceeds may be used for: Estate expenses if made payable to estate; Liquidity to equalize division of property; Fund a trust set up for beneficiaries.
20 Probate Legal mechanism under state statute for establishing succession of ownership to a decedent s property. Establishes what property the decedent owned, its value, what debts are owed. Assigns title of the decedent s property to rightful owners. Determines and pays death taxes.
21 When Probate Necessary Testate. Person dies leaving a will. Intestate. Person dies without a will and no other legal options have been used to transfer title (i.e. trust, joint tenancy, etc.) Descent and Distribution. Not necessary for: Trusts; joint tenancy; life insurance; TOD/POD assets; other beneficiary designations by contract.
22 Intestate Succession State of Kansas sets rules on succession of property interests, for example: Spouse only no children, then all to spouse Spouse and children, then ½ to spouse and ½ to children Children only, then all to children equally with the issue of a predeceased child taking that child s share. No relatives at all, then property escheats to the State of Kansas.
23 Wills Must be in writing, signed at the end and witnessed by two witnesses. Person of sound mind and of majority age may execute a will. A will cannot be admitted to probate if the testator was under undue influence from another person. Gives testator choice in distributing property different from intestate laws.
24 Advantages of Wills and Trusts Choice in who will receive assets Designate guardian for minor children. Defer distribution to heir until desired age. May choose personal representative to administer a will (executor) or trustee. Provide for continuation of business Authorize sale of assets to pay expenses Reduction or avoidance of taxes
25 Providing for Minor Children Guardianship and Conservatorship Guardian Personal care of child Conservator Manages assets of child Will or revocable trust may establish person Avoids limitations and costs of court established Age, annual accounting, costs, bonding requirement More flexibility in provisions Priority given to person named in will or trust Different persons each role/name one not two
26 Providing for Minor Children Proportions / Separate or joint trusts Clear guidelines for trustee Carry out parents wishes Avoid conflicts between child and trustee Distribution outright or held in trust Length of time to financial maturity Spendthrift provisions
27 Business Organizations in Estate Planning Trusts or wills are good for passing and protecting property but not for operating a business. A business entity is often part of the plan. Organizational structure: how decisions made Financial structure: who or what owns the assets, where does the income go Business structure: Tax implications, continuity, liability protection
28 Business Organizations in Estate Planning Can be a way of dealing with off-farm heirs Value given without title to a farm asset Gives on-farm heir flexibility Valuation of a closely held business organization may be less than the value of the owned assets if valued separately. Educate yourself on the various options.
29 Power of Attorney General POA Written authority for named agent to act for a person. Special POA Authority limited to specified situations. Durable POA Not affected by subsequent disability or incapacity. Health Care POA Decisions for medical treatment and care. Resource: KSRE Adult Development and Aging
30 Estate and Succession Planning Resources Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation National Agricultural Law Center estateplanning/ K-State Agmanager.info default.asp
31 Farm Transition Mediation Program of the Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services. Explanation of process on Farm Family Transition Mediation information sheet. Role of Financial/Legal Resource Persons. Role of Mediators. Costs
32 Contact Information: Forrest Buhler Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services 2A Edwards Hall, KSU Campus Manhattan, KS Phone: Website:
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